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The Nanny Diaries Trivia Quiz

Just a little quiz on this satirical look at the rich and their nannies by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus.

A multiple-choice quiz by laughinggirl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
laughinggirl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,909

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
544

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Is the main character named Nanny?

Yes

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the name of the family that is featured in the novel?

Answer: (One Word: one letter)

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Question 3 of 15

3. What event takes place in the prologue? Hint

The Hiring

Leaving the Previous Employer

Finding a Position

The Interview

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Question 4 of 15

4. Did Nanny first meet Grayer in Central Park?

Yes

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Question 5 of 15

5. From which country did Caitlin hail? Hint

England

United States

Scotland

Australia

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Question 6 of 15

6. What move does every mother (in the novel) do to keep their children from actually touching them? Hint

the twist

the drag

the bend and snap

the spatula

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Question 7 of 15

7. What university does H.H. attend?

Answer: (One Word: Ivy league)

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Question 8 of 15

8. What nickname does Nanny give to Grayer? Hint

Grover

Big Bird

Gonzo

Dodo

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Question 9 of 15

9. During which holiday party does Nanny find Mr. X and Ms. Chicago together? Hint

Christmas

Thanksgiving

New Year's

Halloween

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Question 10 of 15

10. What does Mrs. X give Nanny for Christmas? Hint

large bonus check

earmuffs

Prada bag

all of these

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Question 11 of 15

11. Did Grayer give his homemade heart to his mother on Valentine's Day?

Yes

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Question 12 of 15

12. Why did Mrs. X fire Connie? Hint

Connie was stealing.

Connie swore at Mrs. X.

Connie was cheating with Mr. X.

There wasn't a real reason.

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Question 13 of 15

13. How much money does Ms. Chicago give to Nanny to set up a private party between Ms. Chicago and Mr. X? Hint

$500

$750

$1000

$800

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Question 14 of 15

14. The family took their vacation on Nantucket?

Yes

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Question 15 of 15

15. Why did Mrs. X decide to fire Nanny? Hint

She found out about the money Ms. Chicago sent.

She thought Nanny was too close to Grayer.

She thought Nanny was having an affair with Mr. X.

She thought she was unreliable and selfish.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Is the main character named Nanny?

Answer: Yes

Nanny is the nanny's name, though sometimes she is referred to as Nan.

2. What is the name of the family that is featured in the novel?

Answer: X

Mr. and Mrs. X hire Nanny to take care of their four-year-old, Grayer.

3. What event takes place in the prologue?

Answer: The Interview

The prologue talks about the interview to become a nanny, and how every mother interviews exactly the same way. This is quite amusing.

4. Did Nanny first meet Grayer in Central Park?

Answer: Yes

She just left the Parents League looking for a job when she meets him in the park. Mrs. X quickly takes her number.

5. From which country did Caitlin hail?

Answer: Australia

Caitlin was Australian. The X's let her go because she wanted to take a week off in the summer to visit her sick sister. Shame on her.

6. What move does every mother (in the novel) do to keep their children from actually touching them?

Answer: the spatula

"1) child (groomed within an inch of his/her life) makes a beeline directly for mother's leg. 2) At the precise moment the child's hands wrap around her thigh the mother swiftly grabs the child's wrists. 3) And she simultaneously sidesteps out of the embrace, bringing the child's hands into a clapping position in front of the child's face, and bends down to say hello, turning the child's gaze to me." The bend and snap in found in "Legally Blonde".

7. What university does H.H. attend?

Answer: Harvard

Harvard Hottie, who Nanny labels H.H., lives in the same building as the X's.

8. What nickname does Nanny give to Grayer?

Answer: Grover

Nanny calls Grayer both Grover and G throughout the book.

9. During which holiday party does Nanny find Mr. X and Ms. Chicago together?

Answer: Halloween

Nanny and Grayer, both dressed as Teletubbies, discover Mr. X and Ms. Chicago in his office having their own private party.

10. What does Mrs. X give Nanny for Christmas?

Answer: earmuffs

While the rest of the staff got designer purses with large checks inside, Nanny only got earmuffs. She was not pleased, nor would I be if I had to work for Mrs. X.

11. Did Grayer give his homemade heart to his mother on Valentine's Day?

Answer: No

Grayer made a heart and gave it to Nanny.

12. Why did Mrs. X fire Connie?

Answer: There wasn't a real reason.

Mrs. X was very upset over her husband having left her and took it out on Connie.

13. How much money does Ms. Chicago give to Nanny to set up a private party between Ms. Chicago and Mr. X?

Answer: $800

Ms. Chicago sent $800 to Nanny to order food and champagne for her little lovefest with Mr. X. Nanny refused to do it, and unfortunately, the money got lost before she could return it.

14. The family took their vacation on Nantucket?

Answer: Yes

Nanny went along to watch over Grayer.

15. Why did Mrs. X decide to fire Nanny?

Answer: She thought she was unreliable and selfish.

When Nanny asked to come one day late to the island because of her graduation from college, Mrs. X felt she was selfish and unreliable.

Source: Author laughinggirl

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